Elegant hip roof colonial, custom built for original owner perched on private 1+ acre parcel near Needham line. Close to school, commute and across the street from Charles River easement for sunset kayaking.Tree-lined driveway opens to secluded property. 9 ft+ ceilings and marble foyer w/bridal stair case opens to living room with 12 pane windows and fireplace. French doors lead to patio overlooking yard. Rich dentil crown molding continues throughout spacious dining room. Work-from-home in cozy library with floor to ceiling built-in cabinetry. Kitchen and dramatic great room with Palladian window, wood burning stove and 2 sets of French doors to porch and patio make entertaining easy and comfortable for holidays and Super bowls. Laundry, 2 powder rooms and ample storage completes the first floor. 2nd floor includes master suite plus 3 add. bedrooms, and homework loft with separate "curly" stairs to great rm. Many 2015 improvements